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Dealing with company unpaid debts
Unpaid debts can put a limited company at risk of a winding-up petition, potentially leading to liquidation. Creditors may act via court judgments or statutory demands, forcing companies to settle
Rolling over capital gains
Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when reinvesting proceeds from selling business assets. By rolling gains into the cost of new assets, tax is postponed until
Investing in new equipment for your business?
Making a significant investment in new equipment can be a transformative step for a business, improving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. However, such a decision requires careful
Debt Management Plan
Navigating financial challenges can be daunting, but understanding the tools available can make a significant difference. One such tool is a Debt Management Plan (DMP), designed to help individuals
Tax return for deceased person
Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over £325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36% reduced rate applies if 10% of the estate is left to charity. Executors must value
Payrolling employee benefits
Employers can voluntarily register to report and account for tax on certain benefits and expenses via the RTI system before the start of the tax year. This process, known as payrolling, eliminates the
Tax-exempt employee loans
Beneficial loans, where employees benefit from cheap or interest-free loans from their employer, can trigger tax implications. However, certain exemptions, like loans under £10,000 or qualifying
Online information about a company
A significant amount of online information about companies is available to the public on the Companies House website. The information available through Companies House can be an important resource for
Selling online and paying tax
Selling online? Whether it’s a hobby or a business, you may need to pay tax if your earnings exceed £1,000. From services to content creation, it’s vital to understand self-assessment rules and new
Penalties for late filing of tax returns
HMRC reports over 63,000 taxpayers filed their returns over the New Year, but 5.4 million still need to act before the looming 31 January 2025 deadline. File now to avoid penalties, pay your 2023-24
Beware the legal minefield of the transferring of contractual undertakings
A recent case [London United Busways Ltd. (LUB) v De Marchi and Abellio London [2024] EAT 191] revealed the complexities of working under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)
Roll-out of new digital markets regime
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers











